US7252418B2ExpiredUtilityA1
Lights for motor vehicles
Est. expiryJul 24, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Martin Enders
F21S 41/645B60Q 3/74
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Abstract
Lights, in particular for motor vehicles, comprising at least one light source and a cover that is arranged in front of the light source in the direction of radiation, wherein the cover includes an electric diffuser which may change the optical properties thereof to generate multi-functionality.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1. A motor vehicle light, comprising: at least one light source; a cover arranged in front of said at least one light source in a direction of radiation, wherein said cover includes an electrical diffuser having optical properties that change to provide variable light distribution modes between an opaque diffuse mode and a transparent mode; and a light housing, said light housing being covered with said cover including the electrical diffuser to form an indicator lamp having at least one luminous component arranged inside the light housing, wherein the indicator light is a rear light, in which the diffuser is switched to a random translucent mode when a tail light is switched on, and in which the diffuser assumes an opaque state when the tail light is switched off, and in which the diffuser is switched into a transparent mode when a brake light radiates.
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